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Ford Granada

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 2,935 cc

K42 OPXMOT history

K42 OPX is a green petrol Ford Granada first used on 19 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2022
Mileage
158,692 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 OPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Granada
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,935 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K42 OPX was last recorded at 158,692 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,691 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,692 miles
  • 2022 – 158,691 miles
  • 2021 – 157,112 miles
  • 2020 – 156,996 miles
  • 2018 – 156,847 miles
  • 2016 – 156,836 miles
  • 2015 – 156,834 miles
  • 2012 – 156,732 miles
  • 2011 – 155,505 miles
  • 2010 – 155,369 miles
  • 2009 – 154,956 miles
  • 2006 – 154,866 miles
  • 2005 – 154,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,692 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on exhaust (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and inner clip insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition (just acceptable) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on but brake pads do not appear to have reached wear sensorsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded heavily at rear (just acceptable)
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing (centre)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes in various placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to power steering pipesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Both front brake hoses starting to perish.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion in o/s/rear & n/s/rear inner wheel arch to chassis.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,692 miles (+1)2 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,692 miles
    Test number
    430776122905
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on exhaust (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and inner clip insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition (just acceptable) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on but brake pads do not appear to have reached wear sensors
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded heavily at rear (just acceptable)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing (centre)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes in various places
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to power steering pipes

  2. Fail158,691 miles (+1,579)5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,691 miles
    Test number
    870509273100
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on but brake pads do not appear to have reached wear sensors
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded (heavily at rear)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror missing (centre)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet inoperative but sufficient fluid swept over from nearside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to brake pipes in various places
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to power steering pipes

  3. Pass157,112 miles (+116)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,112 miles
    Test number
    941762544987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet blocked but sufficient fluid swept over from nearside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,996 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,996 miles
    Test number
    854725414253
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass156,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,847 miles
    Test number
    588098590684
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to multiple underside areas

  6. Fail156,847 miles (+11)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,847 miles
    Test number
    274040075441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to multiple underside areas

  7. Pass156,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    944563478873
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/rear & n/s/rear inner wheel arch to chassis.

  8. Fail156,836 miles (+2)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,836 miles
    Test number
    685703257744
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in o/s/rear & n/s/rear inner wheel arch to chassis.

  9. Pass156,834 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,834 miles
    Test number
    556137675191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pad low worning light on
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r gaiter deteriorated on drive shaft
    • NoteO/s/r inner arch rusty

  10. Fail156,834 miles (+102)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,834 miles
    Test number
    219590575478
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pad low worning light on
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r gaiter deteriorated on drive shaft
    • NoteO/s/r inner arch rusty

  11. Pass156,732 miles (+1,227)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    156,732 miles
    Test number
    259984732397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked on outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight corrosion along offside outer sill

  12. Pass155,505 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    155,505 miles
    Test number
    667273011290
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight corrosion along offside outer sill

  13. Fail155,505 miles (+136)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,505 miles
    Test number
    929754401212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight corrosion along offside outer sill
    • NoteSlight perrishing on nearside front tyre

  14. Pass155,369 miles (+413)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    155,369 miles
    Test number
    311972040346
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear brakes
    • NoteSlight corrosion along offside outer sill
    • NoteSlight perrishing on all tyres

  15. Pass154,956 miles (+90)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    154,956 miles
    Test number
    504996669266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion nearside rear wheel arch.
    • NoteTyre sidewalls cracking.

  16. Pass154,866 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    154,866 miles
    Test number
    313097316344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass154,770 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    154,770 miles
    Test number
    712538825346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroeded and offside rear chassis

Questions about K42 OPX

Does K42 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 OPX expired on 25 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 OPX?
The MOT on K42 OPX expired on 25 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 OPX done?
K42 OPX was recorded at 158,692 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 222 miles a year.
Has K42 OPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 OPX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K42 OPX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K42 OPX find?
K42 OPX failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside rear tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on exhaust; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and inner clip insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt, and 16 more.

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